New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-11-04

! The awful charge is made that De Lanccy
Nicoll pays lawn tennis. Well, that is more
hcnlthful and more respectable amusement than
playing poker with other PEOPLES money.
The invitation to Washington clerks to call
around at the rooms of the representative of the
New York Democratic State Committee after
o'cloex- and make "a voluntary contribution"
is an evasion Of the Civil Service law which
President Cleveland could stop with a word if
he chose In some directions Mr.. Cleveland
is. As he proudly says Of himself. "a rock" but
if need be- he is "a soft rs butter in July.
Every day the great strength of Colonel Baird
as candidate for the chief municipal office in
BROOKLYN is shown. lie has the undivided support
Of the Republican party. from which all signs OF
faction and dscord have disappeared. He has
the Young Republican Club under Mr. Wilamss
leadership heartily and enthusiastically working
for him. He has the great bulk OF the independent
voter on his side together with all opponents
Of boss rule in municipal government. lie has
the sympathy Of every Union veteran. lie has an
ardent admircr in every Scotchman Of the town.
and in Williamsburg he will gain thousands Of
votes on the strength Of sectional feeling. Work
ingmcn look upon him with favor rs man who
has risen from their ranks and is not ashamed
cradle Influences are working steadily in his
favor and his success may be confidently predicted.
The Republican local ticket is so strong through
out. and possesses such uncommon merit, that il
should call ont n larger vote than any list Of
Republican cand idatcs las ever gained in this
city, and should attract 10 its sup ort every
Democrat and independent citizen who seeks 70
further the highest interests Of the community.
The fact that Surrogate Rollins is an able and
experienced criminal lawyer well emf
ncnt nudge calls with csf ocia force for his
election. Among all the justices Of the Supreme
Court only one. Judge Jarrett is known as
criminal Judge II Is highly necessary to strengthen
the court in this respect
Among the many cxcclcn, Republican candi
dates for the Assembly ia this city are Bankson
f. Morgan in the With District, and Frederick
h. Bard in the IXth Mr.. Morgan has seen a
good deal OF public life. Is thoroughly familiar
with municipal affairs. nni will do much good
worl, at Albany. Mr. Bard is an able and energetic
voun. lawyer ~ spotlcss character. lie is well
known in the IXth District, and highly esteemed
not onl, in his own party but by the good citizens
Of all organizations. lie has the disposition and
spirit Ia make IA com ctent and useful legislator,
and his prospects OF success now seem bright
Hard work I'm that district will secure u Repub-
can representation al Albany, and Mr. Bard is
sure 10 do il credit.
The Aqucluct Ring AMI the h"clcrs Of the late
Hubert q Thorn son-thcsc are the hackers Of
Theodore ". Myers for Controller
George d Dcane, jr.. should be- the next Civil
Justice in the IlId District lie will manage the
business Of that court with fidelity, promptness
and equity.
James r. Van Rensselaer, has proved AZ the
CITY Hall the possession Of qualities adapted 10
great usefulness in the municipal government
He is the one man running for President OF the
Board of Aldermen who has every claim upon
the place.
By the death OF Doctor Henry A.
Homes this State loses an official who had long
served her with conspicuous ability and fidelity
at an important post. The doctor brought TO the
discharge OF his duties Librarian Of the state
Library n comprehensive knowledge Of literature,
the clarified taste and Judgment OF the scholar.
special attitude and genuine enthusiasm for
his work Thoroughly devoted TO the welfare OF
the collections committed to his charge, and ever
on the alert for treasures with which to enrich
them. his part in expanding the library, in ac-
cordancc with q broad and enlightened policy,
was large and bcnchcent.
Henry c. Botty in the WITH Civil Justice
District, j. c. J. Iangbcin in the With District.
and f. X. Thompson jr, In the Nth, are capable
candidates who should be preferred by all re-
spectacle voters 20 their Democratic opponents.
George w. Lyon has had important experience
in public ifc and is man OF unusual ability
He has great many friends not only in the
Republican party, but among the better elements
of other political organizations. There ought not
to be the slightest doubt about his going 10 the
Senate from the Xth District.
G. r. Blivcn. the yacht broker. las just been
sentenced in brooklyn 10 term OF three years
and n half imprisonment for completely in II
shameful and odOus crime Is it altogether certain
That AN unsparng investigation OF the records OF
candidates on the New York Democratic ticket
would not lead to the conclusion that Mr.. Bliyen
ought 10 have some company in PRISON.
Colonel FclIowss creditors would like 70 feel
that same implicit confidence in him which
Mayor Hewitt feels
There is some fault finding by halfbaled people
md UNDERGONE newspapers with the Supreme
Court because it didn't go outside of the record
in the Anarchist cases to express it's opinions on
Anarchy and numerous other irrelevant questions.
This is childish The court had no more occasion
to express It's opinion about Anarchy than about
the weather. The legal questions presented were
disposed OF, and there the court stopped rs il is
in the habit of doing. The Supreme Court is not u
newspaper n pulpit or debating society.
Henry f. Rowland merits the Jealous support
OF every Republican, and should get large vote
tL. hiatt
Of Democrats.
A vote for Theodore W. Myers for Controller
is n vote for the eXorbitant claims OF the Aque
duct Ring. The voters of NcwYork ought to be
grateful for the opportunity to put in the Office